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Position Title
Exhibits Specialist
Agency
National Park Service
Announcement Number
NPS-IRA-25-12539097-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Tuesday, September 10, 2024 to Monday, September 16, 2024
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a United States Citizen?

For more information, review Employment of U.S Citizens.
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3. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position?   If yes, confirm:
  • you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
  • you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
  • you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
  • your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
 
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To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
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4. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?  If yes, confirm:
  • you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
  • you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
  • you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
  • your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
 
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.  
 
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
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Preferences
1. Would you accept a term appointment? (limit characters)
A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Assessment Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score will be adjusted accordingly. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you can lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions can affect your rating. (limit characters)
You will not be considered for any eligibility you do not select. For all eligibilities selected, you must provide supporting documentation defined in the required documents section of the vacancy announcement to receive consideration. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions will affect your eligibility. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
1. From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform Exhibits Specialist work at the GS-11 level or equivalent.

Read all responses before making your selection. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.
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For each of the task statements below, please select from A through E to indicate the skill level that you possess for each task listed. The task statements were developed based on the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies needed to perform the work of this position. Be sure to describe your experience that supports your responses to the task statements below, in your resume or application materials. It is important that your application package submitted, including a resume or application form, clearly shows how you possess the experience and skills levels you claim in this questionnaire. Each of your responses must be clearly supported by your education, training, and/or specific work experience you describe in your application packet (application form or resume, transcripts, list and description of training completed and/or other items you submit). If not, your score will be lowered or you will be found not qualified. The information you provide will be verified. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for rating you ineligible, not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
2. Plan and estimate all aspects of project activities and work schedules for work performed by in-house and/or contracted workers.
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3. Facilitate workflow and acquisition of materials, supplies, and services for exhibit work.
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4. Perform database entry and maintenance for project creation and compliance.
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5. Coordinates with park staff and stakeholders to develop interpretive content for wayside signage and exhibits.
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6. Prepares funding requests and manages expenditures within the budget.
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7. Use a tracking database such as Project Management Information System (PMIS or a comparable system) to track compliance and project status.
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8. Use scheduling software such as Microsoft Project (or comparable software) to develop schedules with critical milestones and project phases.
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9. Create signage and exhibit designs that meet or exceed the requirements of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
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10. Use design software such as InDesign (or comparable software) to design exhibits and interpretive signage.
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11. Review and edit products to ensure all standards for accessibility, graphic identity, writing style, and quality are met.
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12. Oversee the graphic design and production of interpretive printed materials.
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13. Coordinate and monitor the progress and outcomes of operational plans.
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14. Maintain digital and hard copy project administrative records for an organization.
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15. Assist with the development of long-range interpretive plans for a site, park, or museum.
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16. Writes interpretive planning documents and proposals for a site, park, or museum.
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17. Coordinate teams of staff and stakeholders to develop interpretive content for wayside signage and exhibits.
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18. Serve as the central project point of contact for project stakeholders to answer any project related questions.
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19. Brief management and clients on the progress of assigned projects.
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20. Mentor personnel in visual information techniques or methods.
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21. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.
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